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This 38 Special manufactured under Federal's Classic line of duty ammo is designed for law enforcement use and is occasionally made available to the public when there is a production overrun. This cartridge features the reliable Hi-Shok® projectile which has served law enforcement officers for decades.

The hard hitting Hi-Shok® bullet is designed to reliably expand to create larger wound cavities and create an effective energy transfer. This cartridge is perfect for home defense.

This is top of the line, American-made defense ammo made by ATK (same company that makes Speer Lawman, CCI, Blazer Brass, etc)

Ballistics Test Summary

In order to find out how different self-defense handgun loads perform, we decided to do some ballistics
gelatin testing of our own. The chart below is a compilation of expansion and penetration data for Federal 125 gr Hi-Shok +P
fired from 10 feet, through four layers of fabric (to simulate clothing), using a Kimber K6s pistol.

The photo slider provides a close-up view of the bullets we recovered from the gelatin, and the video shows
this load entering the gel in extreme slow motion.

The diagrams at the bottom of the page can give you an idea of how this load compares to other .38 Special
self-defense loads that we tested.

We did a lot more of this ballistic gelatin testing, including over 100 different loads in a variety of
calibers, so check out Lucky Gunner Labs
for all the details.

Ballistics Test Summary

In order to find out how different self-defense handgun loads perform, we decided to do some ballistics
gelatin testing of our own. The chart below is a compilation of expansion and penetration data for Federal 125 gr Hi-Shok +P
fired from 10 feet, through four layers of fabric (to simulate clothing), using a Ruger GP100 pistol.

The photo slider provides a close-up view of the bullets we recovered from the gelatin, and the video shows
this load entering the gel in extreme slow motion.

The diagrams at the bottom of the page can give you an idea of how this load compares to other .38 Special
self-defense loads that we tested.

We did a lot more of this ballistic gelatin testing, including over 100 different loads in a variety of
calibers, so check out Lucky Gunner Labs
for all the details.

Customer Reviews

Purchased the 38+P-125 gr Hi-Shok, to be used in my pocket 38 & my 357 if needed. Great deal on the Ammo. Works well in both guns.

(Posted on 2012-12-10)

1 of 5

Sweet Deal for Sweet Ammo

Review by ChrisB. (Posted on 11/28/12)

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Fast service from LuckyGunner - I ordered Monday morning 8 AM and had it 3:30 PM on Wed shipped via UPS ground. Could not ask for better or faster service. Kudo's to LuckyGunner.

This is dynamite ammo for my S&W 638 for defensive carry. Price was good enough to get several extra boxes for the range. I bought 6 boxes but I wish that I had bought many more once I got them.

(Posted on 2012-11-28)

2 of 5

Just right for the size of revolver I have.

Review by Ger. (Posted on 10/23/12)

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I purchased a few boxes for my S&W 38 Special revolver. It had just the right amount of power--not too much kick back and plenty of punch. I will be buying more. Great service too! Ger Clifford

(Posted on 2012-10-23)

3 of 5

Federal 38+P JHP

Review by D.. (Posted on 8/16/12)

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Don't really know how they work as I have not had time to try them. Do know the price is very good so I ordered 2 boxes.
I really like the fast shipping as long as the product is is stock, and LG tells you up front if it is in stock..
D.

(Posted on 2012-08-16)

4 of 5

FEDERAL 38+P JHP

Review by Oldsquid. (Posted on 7/28/12)

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I bought this ammo to shoot in my Ruger GP100 4" from time to time. So far I have only shot 18 rounds. They did a fine job from 30 yards with a 10" paper plate as a target. First few rounds were a little low for my aim. Adjusted my aim up about 1/2 inch above center and found this round to be very nice. Grouping was within about a 4" area. For sure a show stopper for self defense. Will buy again.

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